Instead, Didion believes the notebook’s value lies in its record of “How it felt to be me” at a particular time.
Louise DeSalvo, The Art of Slow Writing.
So many notebooks, so little time. I even purchased a reMarkable tablet, so I can always have multiple notebooks in my work bag. And my boss got me a second one, so I can have multiple work notebooks. But the thing I am learning, it doesn’t matter how many notebooks or what form they come in, if I am not actively filling them each day. I am not even talking about quality, as I believe that quantity can eventually lead to quality.
Stories from the Dinner Table 
Well, “they” do say that writing a million words makes a writer and expert author. 🤷🏽♂️ So, maybe quantity and become quality.
“I was usually on xylophone. On my worst days she gave me a wooden block and a drumstick and tried to convince me that was a valid musical instrument.”
— Corey Ann Haydu
I hope you’re enjoying the A to Z Challenge. Please check out the giveaway on my W post.
J Lenni Dorner (he/him 👨🏽 or 🧑🏽 they/them) ~ Speculative Fiction & Reference Author and Co-host of the April Blogging #AtoZchallenge
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